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Real Estate Law

Real Estate also called immovable property includes the ownership and possession of land along with anything permanently affixed to that land such as buildings, garages, improvements and buildings. Substances that are beneath the land (such as gas, oil, minerals) are also considered permanently attached. However, other items, which can be attached to the land, but are not permanent, such as mobile homes and tool sheds, are not considered to be real property.

Real estate is often considered synonymous with real property as opposed to personal property, which includes all other property and is also called realty.

Real estate is one of the oldest areas of law and contains many archaic terms and concepts. Many consumers find the unfamiliar terms used in the real estate game trifling confusing when they enter the realty market. However, today we find that many of the rights and responsibilities regarding real estate have evolved and been updated as society has changed.

Owning real property – The real estate law says that when you own property, you have the right to do whatever you want with the land, except what is restricted by the real estate law. You have the right to use the land, rent or lease it, sell or transfer it, use it as collateral for a loan, bequeath it to a beneficiary or even just gift it away. You could also let it sit idle but in some cases, this may infringe on laws imposed by the state.

There exist some restrictions imposed by real estate law on owning real property. Although, on one hand, it is said that one can do whatever one wants if he owns the property, there are some restrictions imposed by the government – federal, state, country and local law enforcement agencies. Violation of the real estate law can result in hefty fines, penalties, injunctions and in some cases even criminal prosecution. The three most common restrictions are:

Zoning- Zoning laws restrict the use of the property with regards to residential, industrial, agricultural or commercial purposes. The size and height of improvements attached to the property are also subject to restriction.
Environmental Hazards- This informs you of what materials can be stored on the real property as well as who is responsible for removing environmental hazards from real property. These would include government-regulated materials such as asbestos, lead paint, petro-chemicals, radon and toxic wastes.
Public Easement and Right of Way- Some portion of the real property will have to be left open for others to use. Easements and right of way are used to allow access to other property to provide for roads and sidewalks as well as to enable electric/gas/telephone/sewer lines to be installed.
Besides the above-mentioned restrictions, there are also some non-governmental restrictions like those of private parties that may be imposed on the use of your real estate property. For instance a real estate developer will have to decide on lot sizes, architectural design and vehicle parking subject to conditions put up in the purchase contract. The results for violation of private party agreements include an award of damages against the violator and injunctive relief.

In addition to the rights that you attain by owning real estate property, there are also several responsibilities and potential liabilities to others which result through ownership of real property.

You may own property subject to a mortgage. However, if you fail to pay the mortgage, the lender will take the property back
A lien for payment of a debt can be placed against your property.
If someone is injured on your property, you may be held liable to the injured person for all damages resulting from your negligence.
William Brister

Home Based Businesses For 2009 – Savvy Marketing Tips

Introduction to MarketingWhen marketing your business on the internet, it is wise to become a very savvy marketer. Being a savvy marketer means to understand marketing as an expert. Marketing is the life of any business. No marketing, no customers. If people can’t find your site, then how can they buy?Your CompetitionYou have to know who your competition is and what sites they are marketing on. You should strive to be the best in your Home Based Businesses For 2009.Use innovative ways of getting people to notice your product. The more people that are interested the more prospects you will have who may make a purchase. Once they do make a purchase, follow up with your customer. The client who feels like they matter will return to buy from you again and they will also tell others about your business.Online Business Marketing MindsetMany people say that running a home based Internet business is not that much different from running a regular business. The benefits are that it is much cheaper. There are not the overhead costs associated with actual storefronts. There is no commuting and no office supplies nor the need for employees usually. The advertising costs can be fit for any budget. Make sure you keep this in the front of your mind at all times. Your home base business will pay you like a business if you treat it as one. If you treat this thing like a hobby, it will pay you as a hobby, which is nothing. Businesses give you profits.Niche ResearchHome based business in 2009 are expanding more than ever. The advent of the Internet has opened up so many possibilities for running your own business that there is almost everything imaginable available online. Do you know a lot about a certain type of business? If so, opening your own consulting business is one of the avenues of home based business that is doing really well now. The best consulting business as stated by Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki in “Why We Want You To Be Rich” is the financial Consulting or Financial Education Industry.

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A Simple Product Creation and Product Launching Formula

If you tried to think of people involved in product creation, who would come to mind? You may think of Edison, Franklin, or maybe Henry Ford. Would you ever think of yourself as someone who can create a quality product? Product creation is actually relatively easy and product launching is not that tough either! If you follow a few easy to understand steps, you could be starting the product creation and product launching process sooner than you think.

The first step in creating your information product is to know and understand your market. This can be very time-consuming, especially if you are unsure of what to do or where to look to know your market. Studying your niche market and understanding the buzz words and buying patterns can ease the process dramatically. Personally, I would recommend networking with someone who has had success in the niche market you are considering and learn from their results. If they are into product creation and not very business savvy expect some hesitation. If they only sell products and have nothing to do with product launching or product creation you may your first affiliate (sales person)! Something else you can use to find hot trends is with the Google Trends tool.

The second step is the product creation process. Take your niche market and brainstorm ideas and topics relating to it. There are a lot of product launching contests going on recently relating to a newly created internet marketing tool. There are so many aspects to the mentioned niche that literally, and unfortunately, anything can be considered an Internet Marketing tool. The reason that anyone can basically create an Internet Marketing tool is because of something called Private Label Rights products.

What I use private label rights products for, and highly recommend them in this specific manner, is to cure writer’s block especially when it is lingering. Many people base their entire product creation and product launching on a private label rights product. This is where you can start to shine and build a strong brand for yourself. If you set goals for yourself, short-term goals to be exact, you can see your product creation come into being much faster and there is a good chance with less revision needed. If you keep hitting time restraint road blocks; however there is nothing wrong with a slow and steady approach, you can consider outsourcing portions of your project. Outsourcing can be an extremely huge benefit or just as great of a disaster.

You can find someone to outsource work to at a freelance site such as Guru.com or eLance.com. When reviewing proposals it is almost mandatory you perform a background check on them as you are in essence hiring them. Doing a background check on freelancers is as easy as asking for samples of their work and reviewing feedback on the freelance site from previous customers. Depending on the size and requirements of your project this can add up to a decent sized investment, so caution is very important. One tip I always recommend to people looking to hire an individual is to ask them what they can provide you that no one else can. This simple question gives them a chance to “toot their own horn” and acknowledge where they feel most competent as far as their skill set.

The final portion of the product creation and product launching formula is the launch. This can literally make or break the effort, time, and maybe (if you invested) money you put in to your project. There are numerous aspects to product launching and although their relevance is debated in terms to their effect, experts agree all must be followed. The person in your field who you asked for product advice from can help you substantially if you have kept in touch. If not, the first thing you need to do is to create a visually appealing website with flawless design work.

I also mentioned outsourcing before, this is one aspect of product launching I have little strength in and I always outsource this portion. The website does not have to be large however the content (ad copy in Internet Marketing) must be stellar and as perfect as possible. This is where advertising knowledge or experience is beneficial. When the site is set up you now put a lead capture form on your website.

I put two lead capture pages on all products I create on the internet and is one of the best methods of getting a solid start when you are in the product launching stage. When you gain information from a prospect or someone looking to get paid for referring sales you are able to provide them updates or specials. Many people abuse their prospect or affiliate lists by in turn emailing them with a new product daily and I find the recommendations to be totally unrelated to their original need, problem, or interest.

Another stage in the product launching stage is creating a free report or demo version of your product to entice the product to sign up to your email list. Using proper follow up with this can help generate numerous sales for you. One thing you need to ensure is that your free product completely relates to your main product that you are looking to sell.

You are now ready to advertise your product launching to customers as well as the opportunity to sell for affiliates. This is the single aspect that many product creations and launches fail on. It is actually not entirely difficult. One thing you can do is write articles (and a good amount of them) on topics relating to your product. I am a huge advocate of giving a solution in forums. When you join a forum you are normally offered the opportunity to create a signature. In your signature, you should enter the link to your opt-in or lead capture page. When you respond to posts, you are advertising your opportunity.

It is not impossible to create a product and it does not have to take a long time. You need to setup a plan and stick to it. If you get stuck, look at similar and successful products to your own and try and see how they did it. When you sit down and brainstorm you will be surprised with what you can imagine.

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